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AI Search Optimization

How contractors get found and cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.

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AI Search Optimization

We Made Our Own Website AI-Agent-Ready. Here's What That Means.

We ran purposefulit.com through an AI agent-readiness audit, scored 25 out of 100, and fixed it to 58 without any third-party services. Here's exactly what we did and why it matters for your business.

Curtis McEwen · Apr 18, 2026 · 3 min read

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AI Search Optimization

What Is AI Search Optimization, and Why Should Contractors Care?

Homeowners are asking ChatGPT and Perplexity for contractor recommendations instead of scrolling Google. Here's what AI search optimization is and how trades businesses get cited.

Curtis McEwen · Mar 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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